We live in a FAST paced society where there is always too MUCH to do in too LITTLE time. The result of this GO GO GO lifestyle is CHRONIC STRESS! Cortisol is a hormone the body naturally produces in response to stress and can be beneficial in small quantities, but when the level of CORTISOL stays elevated for long periods of time it can be very DETRIMENTAL to our HEALTH.
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Here are a few of the harmful effects of chronically elevated cortisol:
- Decreased cognitive performance
- Decreased thyroid functioning
- Hyperglycemia
- Decreased bone density
- Decreased muscle mass
- Elevated blood pressure
- Decreased immunity
- Increased abdominal fat
- Increased cholesterol
- Increased risk of heart attack and stroke
- Increased difficulty loosing weight
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